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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1986
Page
2
Members of the Missouri National Guard patrol Vanduser Missouri streets Saturday after a tornado touched down with storms and flash floods reported later in the day.
The article outlines how radioactive isotopes are used in nuclear medicine soil testing and oil well logging in the Permian Basin. It notes strict regulations and training requirements, the common-use isotopes, inspection risks, and the handling of cobalt 60 shipments and radiation measurements, with officials stressing ongoing safety and enforcement.
In Cokeville Wyoming authorities across three states investigate a $300 million ransom plot by David and Doris Young that seized an elementary school. The couple’s fatal weapon failed, a gasoline bomb exploded, 150 students and teachers were shielded as 78 sustained second-degree burns and a teacher was wounded. One student remained in critical condition later, while John Miller was released. The Youngs, both in their late forties, had a troubled past with multiple state law enforcement roles. Investigators search for affiliations amid possible ties to Posse Comitatus while evaluating mental health factors and motives.
Prestige Presser, once a trusted adviser on economic issues and a longtime Teamsters ally, was indicted by a federal grand jury on embezzlement charges from the Cleveland local where he began his rise. He noted he did not advise on law enforcement or organized crime. Bush had praised him amid Teamsters endorsements in 1984.
Map Klepper notes Permian era townsite spanned 300 acres in Odessa with borders along Washington and Sam Houston to the west Center Avenue to the east Eighth Street to the north and railroad tracks between Second and First streets to the south The 1886 Pennsylvania brochure touted rich land pure water and climate but proved overly optimistic The first saloon appeared near Second Street and Lee Avenue a few years after the brochure And in 1886 a residential lot sized 50 by 140 feet cost about 150 dollars.
The jubilee notes residential lots priced at 100 dollars for some, with corner business plots at 200 and inside-the-block options at 150. Payment plans offered one third cash, one third after a year, and the rest in two years with 8 percent interest. House costs ranged from a 100 dollar one-room to a 300 dollar two-room, and larger business structures 450 to 550 dollars. Odessa wages a century ago show laborers at 1.50 dollars daily, mechanics 2 to 3, cowboys 30 to 60 a month plus board, and sheepherders 15 to 25 a month plus board.
National Weather Service at Midland reports mainly clear skies Basin wide with northeast winds 5 to 15 mph by noon. Afternoon highs expected mid 70s north to mid 80s in central regions, with lows around 50s tonight and 80s Monday.
The Odessa American lists its address Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79060 publication details and post office entry status. It notes daily and Sunday delivery options with prices and contact for subscription changes and delivery issues.
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